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- See, I like turning my dish around a few times
- See, I like turning my dish around a few times
See
I
like
turning
my
dish
around
a
few
times
to see like - You gotta see where
to see like - You gotta see where
to
see
like
You
gotta
see
where
the best part is? - What's the best
the best part is? - What's the best
the
best
part
is
What's
the
best
entry point here?
entry point
entry point
X
here?
entry
point
here
And it's like.
And it's like.
And
it's
like
- I'm very, very happy. - Oh yeah.
- I'm very, very happy. - Oh yeah.
I'm
very
very
happy
Oh
yeah
- Hi, I'm Jenna Ortega.
- Hi, I'm Jenna Ortega.
Hi
I'm
Jenna
Ortega
- And I'm Luis Guzmán.
- And I'm Luis Guzmán.
And
I'm
Luis
Guzmán
- I play Wednesday Adams in the series
- I play Wednesday Adams in the series
I
play
Wednesday
Adams
in
the
series
"Wednesday" on Netflix.
"Wednesday" on Netflix.
Wednesday
on
Netflix
- And I play her dad, Gomez.
- And I play her dad, Gomez.
And
I
play
her
dad
Gomez
My little death trap!
My little
death trap
death trap
X
!
My
little
death
trap
Seeing you with this uniform brings back
Seeing you with this uniform
brings back
brings back
X
Seeing
you
with
this
uniform
brings
back
so many terrible memories, doesn't it, Ticia?
so many terrible memories, doesn't it, Ticia?
so
many
terrible
memories
doesn't
it
Ticia
- Yes.
- Yes.
Yes
- I'm so excited to share this meal with my TV daughter,
- I'm so excited to share this meal with my TV daughter,
I'm
so
excited
to
share
this
meal
with
my
TV
daughter
while we catch up about the show and our culture.
while we
catch up
catch up
X
about the show and our culture.
while
we
catch
up
about
the
show
and
our
culture
So Jenna, you're half Puerto Rican and half Mexican
So Jenna, you're half Puerto Rican and half Mexican
So
Jenna
you're
half
Puerto
Rican
and
half
Mexican
and I hear you brought some of your favorite tacos.
and I hear you brought some of your favorite tacos.
and
I
hear
you
brought
some
of
your
favorite
tacos
- This is something that was a huge deal
- This is something that was a huge
deal
deal
X
This
is
something
that
was
a
huge
deal
in my house growing up.
in my house
growing up
.
in
my
house
growing
up
It was something that we did for every holiday.
It was something that we did for every holiday.
It
was
something
that
we
did
for
every
holiday
It was really, really special.
It was really, really special.
It
was
really
really
special
Something that we kind of did together.
Something that we kind of did together.
Something
that
we
kind
of
did
together
I'm also vegetarian, so I've got a bean mix.
I'm also vegetarian, so I've got a bean mix.
I'm
also
vegetarian
so
I've
got
a
bean
mix
- What was your part in the whole cooking process?
- What was your part in the whole cooking process?
What
was
your
part
in
the
whole
cooking
process
- I think I make the best guac in my family.
- I think I make the best
guac
in my family.
I
think
I
make
the
best
guac
in
my
family
I love avocados. I'm very passionate about it.
I love avocados. I'm very passionate about it.
I
love
avocados
I'm
very
passionate
about
it
I think the secret is a lot of lime.
I think the secret is a lot of lime.
I
think
the
secret
is
a
lot
of
lime
- Okay, here we go.
- Okay, here we go.
Okay
here
we
go
Okay. - Yeah.
Okay. - Yeah.
Okay
Yeah
- I can do that. - And yeah,
- I can do that. - And yeah,
I
can
do
that
And
yeah
sometimes you'd make it for like,
sometimes you'd make it for like,
sometimes
you'd
make
it
for
like
your siblings after school before they went to games
your
siblings
after school before they went to games
your
siblings
after
school
before
they
went
to
games
or soccer. - Now tell me about this guy.
or soccer. - Now tell me about this guy.
or
soccer
Now
tell
me
about
this
guy
- The simple term for him I think is Jim
- The simple
term
term
X
for him I think is Jim
The
simple
term
for
him
I
think
is
Jim
and he's Puerto Rican as well.
and he's Puerto Rican as well.
and
he's
Puerto
Rican
as
well
- He Puerto? - Yeah.
- He Puerto? - Yeah.
He
Puerto
Yeah
And he just wanted to come and watch.
And he just wanted to come and watch.
And
he
just
wanted
to
come
and
watch
You do what the man says.
You do what the man says.
You
do
what
the
man
says
(woman laughs)
(woman laughs)
woman
laughs
- So Jenna, I want to ask you,
- So Jenna, I want to ask you,
So
Jenna
I
want
to
ask
you
how special it is for you, as a Latina,
how special it is for you, as a Latina,
how
special
it
is
for
you
as
a
Latina
to play a Latina?
to play a Latina?
to
play
a
Latina
- I think it's pretty special for me just
- I think it's pretty special for me just
I
think
it's
pretty
special
for
me
just
because growing up I didn't have a lot
because
growing up
I didn't have a lot
because
growing
up
I
didn't
have
a
lot
of representation on screen.
of
representation
representation
X
on screen.
of
representation
on
screen
I remember for my fifth birthday, I actually asked my mom
I remember for my fifth birthday, I actually asked my mom
I
remember
for
my
fifth
birthday
I
actually
asked
my
mom
for a box of blonde hair dye
for a box of blonde
hair dye
hair dye
X
for
a
box
of
blonde
hair
dye
because I wanted to dye my hair blonde so
because I wanted to dye my hair blonde so
because
I
wanted
to
dye
my
hair
blonde
so
that I could look like Cinderella.
that I could look like Cinderella.
that
I
could
look
like
Cinderella
If you don't have someone that you could relate to
If you don't have someone that you could
relate
relate
X
to
If
you
don't
have
someone
that
you
could
relate
to
on screen or somebody that's telling your story,
on screen or somebody that's telling your story,
on
screen
or
somebody
that's
telling
your
story
it can be very discouraging.
it can be very
discouraging
discouraging
X
.
it
can
be
very
discouraging
To take someone like Wednesday who has
To take someone like Wednesday who has
To
take
someone
like
Wednesday
who
has
such a large platform, I think it's really important
such a large platform, I think it's really important
such
a
large
platform
I
think
it's
really
important
for not only everyone to to see it,
for not only everyone to to see it,
for
not
only
everyone
to
to
see
it
but then also for young girls out there like me
but then also for young girls out there like me
but
then
also
for
young
girls
out
there
like
me
that just want to be seen.
that just want to be seen.
that
just
want
to
be
seen
- I'm so proud of you for saying that.
- I'm so proud of you for saying that.
I'm
so
proud
of
you
for
saying
that
- I know I'm stubborn, single-minded, and obsessive
- I know I'm stubborn,
single-minded
single-minded
X
, and obsessive
I
know
I'm
stubborn
single-minded
and
obsessive
but those are all traits of great writers.
but those are all
traits
traits
X
of great writers.
but
those
are
all
traits
of
great
writers
Yes, and serial killers.
Yes, and serial killers.
Yes
and
serial
killers
- What did you find most challenging about Wednesday?
- What did you find most
challenging
challenging
X
about Wednesday?
What
did
you
find
most
challenging
about
Wednesday
- Maybe her emotional arc?
- Maybe her
emotional arc
?
Maybe
her
emotional
arc
She doesn't show a lot of emotion
She doesn't show a lot of emotion
She
doesn't
show
a
lot
of
emotion
and I know people are really peculiar about that
and I know people are really
peculiar
peculiar
X
about that
and
I
know
people
are
really
peculiar
about
that
and it's really hard when you take
and it's really hard when you take
and
it's
really
hard
when
you
take
such a nostalgic character for people
such a
nostalgic
nostalgic
X
character for people
such
a
nostalgic
character
for
people
and do something else.
and do something else.
and
do
something
else
So I think that I kind of had to do a good balance
So I think that I kind of had to do a good balance
So
I
think
that
I
kind
of
had
to
do
a
good
balance
of keeping traits that people know and love about Wednesday
of keeping
traits
traits
X
that people know and love about Wednesday
of
keeping
traits
that
people
know
and
love
about
Wednesday
from the '90s, but then also slowly introducing
from the '90s, but then also slowly introducing
from
the
'90s
but
then
also
slowly
introducing
new reactions or new emotions or a different side
new reactions or new emotions or a different side
new
reactions
or
new
emotions
or
a
different
side
because you know with the show,
because you know with the show,
because
you
know
with
the
show
when you're spending eight hours with a character,
when you're spending eight hours with a character,
when
you're
spending
eight
hours
with
a
character
there has to be some sort of dimension.
there has to be some sort of
dimension
dimension
X
.
there
has
to
be
some
sort
of
dimension
A character's not gonna grow if they're one note
A character's not gonna grow if they're
one note
one note
X
A
character's
not
gonna
grow
if
they're
one
note
the entire time.
the entire time.
the
entire
time
So you had to be able to switch it up
So you had to be able to
switch it up
So
you
had
to
be
able
to
switch
it
up
and know when it was right to do it
and know when it was right to do it
and
know
when
it
was
right
to
do
it
and when it was wrong.
and when it was wrong.
and
when
it
was
wrong
Okay.
Okay.
Okay
Pugsley.
Pugsley.
Pugsley
You're soft and weak.
You're soft and weak.
You're
soft
and
weak
You'll never survive without me.
You'll never survive without me.
You'll
never
survive
without
me
- In the filming of "Wednesday,"
- In the filming of "Wednesday,"
In
the
filming
of
Wednesday
what was your fondest memory?
what was your
fondest
fondest
X
memory?
what
was
your
fondest
memory
- Shooting with you. - Oh yeah!
- Shooting with you. - Oh yeah!
Shooting
with
you
Oh
yeah
- I also really, really loved any time
- I also really, really loved any time
I
also
really
really
loved
any
time
that there was a big cast around
that there was a big
cast
cast
X
around
that
there
was
a
big
cast
around
because a lot of the show like me just speaking with Thing,
because a lot of the show like me just speaking with Thing,
because
a
lot
of
the
show
like
me
just
speaking
with
Thing
so it's nice to interact and play off of other people.
so it's nice to
interact
interact
X
and play off of other people.
so
it's
nice
to
interact
and
play
off
of
other
people
And you like to improvise, you're doing all sorts of things,
And you like to
improvise
improvise
X
, you're doing all sorts of things,
And
you
like
to
improvise
you're
doing
all
sorts
of
things
and that keeps it exciting and I feel like oftentimes,
and that keeps it exciting and I feel like
oftentimes
oftentimes
X
,
and
that
keeps
it
exciting
and
I
feel
like
oftentimes
you get the best result that way.
you get the best result that way.
you
get
the
best
result
that
way
- I'm proud to hear that.
- I'm proud to hear that.
I'm
proud
to
hear
that
- Since you've abandoned me here, I've been hunted, haunted,
- Since you've abandoned me here, I've been hunted, haunted,
Since
you've
abandoned
me
here
I've
been
hunted
haunted
and the target of an attempted murder.
and the target of an attempted murder.
and
the
target
of
an
attempted
murder
- Ah, Nevermore, I love you so!
- Ah, Nevermore, I love you so!
Ah
Nevermore
I
love
you
so
- So Luis. - Yes.
- So Luis. - Yes.
So
Luis
Yes
- You're a proud Puerto Rican. - Uh huh.
- You're a proud Puerto Rican. - Uh huh.
You're
a
proud
Puerto
Rican
Uh
huh
- Do you have a favorite dish
- Do you have a favorite dish
Do
you
have
a
favorite
dish
and is it the one that's sitting in front of us now?
and is it the one that's sitting in front of us now?
and
is
it
the
one
that's
sitting
in
front
of
us
now
- It most likely is the one sitting in front of us.
- It most likely is the one sitting in front of us.
It
most
likely
is
the
one
sitting
in
front
of
us
This is arroz con habichuelas
This is arroz con habichuelas
This
is
arroz
con
habichuelas
Rice and beans, I got pork chop here,
Rice and beans, I got pork chop here,
Rice
and
beans
I
got
pork
chop
here
and I got what's called "amarillos"
and I got what's called "amarillos"
and
I
got
what's
called
amarillos
which are like yellow bananas,
which are like yellow bananas,
which
are
like
yellow
bananas
fried up. - Love, love.
fried up. - Love, love.
fried
up
Love
love
I'm gonna try it. - Ooh.
I'm gonna try it. - Ooh.
I'm
gonna
try
it
Ooh
See, I like turning my dish around a few times
See, I like turning my dish around a few times
See
I
like
turning
my
dish
around
a
few
times
to see like - You gotta see where
to see like - You gotta see where
to
see
like
You
gotta
see
where
the best part is? - What's the best
the best part is? - What's the best
the
best
part
is
What's
the
best
entry point here?
entry point
entry point
X
here?
entry
point
here
And I'm gonna go right here and just see.
And I'm gonna go right here and just see.
And
I'm
gonna
go
right
here
and
just
see
And it's like
And it's like
And
it's
like
- I'm very, very happy. - Oh yeah.
- I'm very, very happy. - Oh yeah.
I'm
very
very
happy
Oh
yeah
There she is.
There she is.
There
she
is
Oh, how we missed those accusing eyes and youthful sneer.
Oh, how we missed those accusing eyes and youthful
sneer
sneer
X
.
Oh
how
we
missed
those
accusing
eyes
and
youthful
sneer
- So Luis, you're a legend in Hollywood.
- So Luis, you're a legend in Hollywood.
So
Luis
you're
a
legend
in
Hollywood
How would you say that Gomez,
How would you say that Gomez,
How
would
you
say
that
Gomez
where would you rank him in your career?
where would you
rank
rank
X
him in your career?
where
would
you
rank
him
in
your
career
- Oh man, I would rank Gomez, at this point,
- Oh man, I would
rank
rank
X
Gomez, at this point,
Oh
man
I
would
rank
Gomez
at
this
point
in my top three. - Really?
in my top three. - Really?
in
my
top
three
Really
- Yeah, because you know,
- Yeah, because you know,
Yeah
because
you
know
I grew up as a kid watching "The Addams Family,"
I grew up as a kid watching "The Addams Family,"
I
grew
up
as
a
kid
watching
The
Addams
Family
and then I saw the movie,
and then I saw the movie,
and
then
I
saw
the
movie
and it had Raul Julia, who's also
and it had Raul Julia, who's also
and
it
had
Raul
Julia
who's
also
- Puerto Rican. - Puertorriquena.
- Puerto Rican. - Puertorriquena.
Puerto
Rican
Puertorriquena
And to get that call that day from Tim Burton saying,
And to get that call that day from Tim Burton saying,
And
to
get
that
call
that
day
from
Tim
Burton
saying
"Would you be Gomez?"
"Would you be Gomez?"
Would
you
be
Gomez
I still get goosebumps, I mean,
I still get
goosebumps
goosebumps
X
, I mean,
I
still
get
goosebumps
I
mean
it's something that you grew up with
it's something that you grew up with
it's
something
that
you
grew
up
with
and all of a sudden it's like, "Wow, you're there doing it."
and all of a sudden it's like, "Wow, you're there doing it."
and
all
of
a
sudden
it's
like
Wow
you're
there
doing
it
But really what I loved about it, besides just being Gomez,
But really what I loved about it, besides just being Gomez,
But
really
what
I
loved
about
it
besides
just
being
Gomez
this was written so well for us.
this was written so well for us.
this
was
written
so
well
for
us
I was just so, so, so proud to be this Gomez character.
I was just so, so, so proud to be this Gomez character.
I
was
just
so
so
so
proud
to
be
this
Gomez
character
- What did you intentionally bring
- What did you intentionally bring
What
did
you
intentionally
bring
to this role to make it your own?
to this role to make it your own?
to
this
role
to
make
it
your
own
- Just being very loving, very passionate,
- Just being very loving, very passionate,
Just
being
very
loving
very
passionate
and very caring because I think that's a big part of Gomez.
and very caring because I think that's a big part of Gomez.
and
very
caring
because
I
think
that's
a
big
part
of
Gomez
He's not just this funny guy, you know?
He's not just this funny guy, you know?
He's
not
just
this
funny
guy
you
know
He's a very loving individual.
He's a very loving individual.
He's
a
very
loving
individual
Fret not, my (indistinct) Cupid.
Fret not
, my (indistinct) Cupid.
Fret
not
my
indistinct
Cupid
I'm sure she's dying to see us.
I'm sure she's dying to see us.
I'm
sure
she's
dying
to
see
us
- One of the most admirable qualities about
- One of the most admirable qualities about
One
of
the
most
admirable
qualities
about
the Addams family, or why so many people love them so much,
the Addams family, or why so many people love them so much,
the
Addams
family
or
why
so
many
people
love
them
so
much
is 'cause they're the healthiest family in America.
is 'cause they're the healthiest family in America.
is
'cause
they're
the
healthiest
family
in
America
They're very, very close
They're very, very close
They're
very
very
close
and they care about each other a lot.
and they care about each other a lot.
and
they
care
about
each
other
a
lot
And though they bully each other and push each other around,
And though they bully each other and push each other around,
And
though
they
bully
each
other
and
push
each
other
around
it's very clear that they would do anything for each other.
it's very clear that they would do anything for each other.
it's
very
clear
that
they
would
do
anything
for
each
other
And I also feel like that's very similar to Latin families.
And I also feel like that's very similar to Latin families.
And
I
also
feel
like
that's
very
similar
to
Latin
families
- Yeah. - Me and my family,
- Yeah. - Me and my family,
Yeah
Me
and
my
family
we talked so much trash,
we talked so much trash,
we
talked
so
much
trash
but if someone was gonna say something to my brother
but if someone was gonna say something to my brother
but
if
someone
was
gonna
say
something
to
my
brother
during recess, all of us would kind of line up
during
recess
recess
X
, all of us would kind of line up
during
recess
all
of
us
would
kind
of
line
up
and gang up and we're ready to-
and gang up and we're ready to-
and
gang
up
and
we're
ready
to
- Yeah, it's like, "Wait." - Ready to go.
- Yeah, it's like, "Wait." - Ready to go.
Yeah
it's
like
Wait
Ready
to
go
Yeah. - "What you say?
Yeah. - "What you say?
Yeah
What
you
say
Say that again, see what happens."
Say that again, see what happens."
Say
that
again
see
what
happens
- Yeah, yeah. Family is everything.
- Yeah, yeah. Family is everything.
Yeah
yeah
Family
is
everything
- Yeah. - And I think, you know,
- Yeah. - And I think, you know,
Yeah
And
I
think
you
know
the Addams feel the same way.
the Addams feel the same way.
the
Addams
feel
the
same
way
- As much as that stings,
- As much as that
stings
stings
X
,
As
much
as
that
stings
gracias, my little death trap.
gracias, my little
death trap
death trap
X
.
gracias
my
little
death
trap
- I think it was really cool
- I think it was really cool
I
think
it
was
really
cool
that Netflix made it a point to cast Latinos
that Netflix made it a point to
cast
cast
X
Latinos
that
Netflix
made
it
a
point
to
cast
Latinos
and they kind of weren't having it any other way.
and they kind of weren't having it any other way.
and
they
kind
of
weren't
having
it
any
other
way
Which is really, really important.
Which is really, really important.
Which
is
really
really
important
- Yeah, no it's really important because,
- Yeah, no it's really important because,
Yeah
no
it's
really
important
because
I think that we as Latinos, we are a big driving force
I think that we as Latinos, we are a big
driving force
driving force
X
I
think
that
we
as
Latinos
we
are
a
big
driving
force
in the entertainment industry
in the entertainment industry
in
the
entertainment
industry
and I think it's more important, more than ever,
and I think it's more important, more than ever,
and
I
think
it's
more
important
more
than
ever
that we as artists get more exposure.
that we as artists get more exposure.
that
we
as
artists
get
more
exposure
'Cause we don't only watch novelas, people.
'Cause we don't only watch novelas, people.
'Cause
we
don't
only
watch
novelas
people
- That part. - Right? Ha.
- That part. - Right? Ha.
That
part
Right
Ha
- But we do do that, too.
- But we do do that, too.
But
we
do
do
that
too
We shot a lot together.
We shot a lot together.
We
shot
a
lot
together
- Yes. - Is there a scene of ours
- Yes. - Is there a scene of ours
Yes
Is
there
a
scene
of
ours
that stood out to you,
that stood out to you,
that
stood
out
to
you
or you look back on really fondly?
or you look back on really fondly?
or
you
look
back
on
really
fondly
- The scene when we were in the car
- The scene when we were in the car
The
scene
when
we
were
in
the
car
and your mother and I were singing.
and your mother and I were singing.
and
your
mother
and
I
were
singing
♪ The magic night ♪
♪ The magic night ♪
The
magic
night
♪ I softly say ♪
♪ I softly say ♪
I
softly
say
- You guys killed that
- You guys killed that
You
guys
killed
that
and it was also one of the first things
and it was also one of the first things
and
it
was
also
one
of
the
first
things
that we did together. - That's right.
that we did together. - That's right.
that
we
did
together
That's
right
You were so spot on because it was like,
You were so
spot on
spot on
X
because it was like,
You
were
so
spot
on
because
it
was
like
we were pretty dreadful singing the song,
we were pretty dreadful singing the song,
we
were
pretty
dreadful
singing
the
song
but it was just so much love between your mom
but it was just so much love between your mom
but
it
was
just
so
much
love
between
your
mom
and I and- - Yeah,
and I and- - Yeah,
and
I
and
Yeah
you guys were very passionate.
you guys were very passionate.
you
guys
were
very
passionate
You guys are making me nauseous.
You guys are making me nauseous.
You
guys
are
making
me
nauseous
Not in a good way.
Not in a good way.
Not
in
a
good
way
So you've been in the industry for a very long time.
So you've been in the industry for a very long time.
So
you've
been
in
the
industry
for
a
very
long
time
Do you have any advice for me?
Do you have any advice for me?
Do
you
have
any
advice
for
me
- Like I always say to people, you know, say to you,
- Like I always say to people, you know, say to you,
Like
I
always
say
to
people
you
know
say
to
you
stay humble because that just shows
stay
humble
humble
X
because that just shows
stay
humble
because
that
just
shows
the worthiness of your character and who you are.
the worthiness of your character and who you are.
the
worthiness
of
your
character
and
who
you
are
- Very wise words.
- Very wise words.
Very
wise
words
- I appreciate you. - I appreciate you, too.
- I appreciate you. - I appreciate you, too.
I
appreciate
you
I
appreciate
you
too
- Thanks for being my Taste Bud buddy today.
- Thanks for being my Taste Bud buddy today.
Thanks
for
being
my
Taste
Bud
buddy
today
- Anytime. - That was great.
- Anytime. - That was great.
Anytime
That
was
great
- Literally call me whenever.
- Literally call me whenever.
Literally
call
me
whenever
Let us know in the comments what you'll be eating
Let us know in the comments what you'll be eating
Let
us
know
in
the
comments
what
you'll
be
eating
while you watch "Wednesday," which is now on Netflix.
while you watch "Wednesday," which is now on Netflix.
while
you
watch
Wednesday
which
is
now
on
Netflix
- And if you want, please,
- And if you want, please,
And
if
you
want
please
send us your recipes. - That part.
send us your
recipes
recipes
X
. - That part.
send
us
your
recipes
That
part
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growing up
/ˈɡroʊɪŋ ʌp/
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/ˈɡroʊɪŋ ʌp/
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(noun phrase) The process of maturing and developing from childhood to adulthood.
/ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________t________h________e________ ________a________c________t________ ________o________f________ ________p________o________r________t________r________a________y________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________d________e________p________i________c________t________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
/ˌsɪŋɡəlˈmaɪndɪd/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________H________a________v________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________s________h________o________w________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________c________l________e________a________r________ ________a________n________d________ ________d________e________t________e________r________m________i________n________e________d________ ________f________o________c________u________s________ ________o________n________ ________o________n________e________ ________p________a________r________t________i________c________u________l________a________r________ ________t________h________i________n________g________
/dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
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/dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________c________a________u________s________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________t________o________ ________l________o________s________e________ ________c________o________n________f________i________d________e________n________c________e________ ________o________r________ ________e________n________t________h________u________s________i________a________s________m________;________ ________d________i________s________h________e________a________r________t________e________n________i________n________g________
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________p________l________a________c________e________ ________o________r________ ________p________o________i________n________t________ ________a________t________ ________w________h________i________c________h________ ________o________n________e________ ________e________n________t________e________r________s________ ________o________r________ ________b________e________g________i________n________s________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________.________
/dɛθ træp/
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________A________ ________d________a________n________g________e________r________o________u________s________ ________o________r________ ________p________o________t________e________n________t________i________a________l________l________y________ ________d________e________a________d________l________y________ ________s________i________t________u________a________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________p________l________a________c________e________.________
Definition
________a________ ________g________r________o________u________p________ ________o________f________ ________a________c________t________o________r________s________ ________p________e________r________f________o________r________m________i________n________g________ ________t________o________g________e________t________h________e________r________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________p________l________a________y________,________ ________f________i________l________m________,________ ________o________r________ ________t________e________l________e________v________i________s________i________o________n________ ________s________h________o________w________
/ˈɡuːsbʌmps/
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________a________ ________t________e________m________p________o________r________a________r________y________ ________r________o________u________g________h________n________e________s________s________ ________o________r________ ________s________m________a________l________l________ ________r________a________i________s________e________d________ ________a________r________e________a________s________ ________o________n________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________'________s________ ________s________k________i________n________,________ ________t________y________p________i________c________a________l________l________y________ ________c________a________u________s________e________d________ ________b________y________ ________c________o________l________d________,________ ________f________e________a________r________,________ ________o________r________ ________e________x________c________i________t________e________m________e________n________t________
/ˈɒf(ə)ntaɪmz/
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/ˈɒf(ə)ntaɪmz/
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________(________a________d________v________e________r________b________)________ ________m________a________n________y________ ________t________i________m________e________s________;________ ________f________r________e________q________u________e________n________t________l________y________
/wʌn noʊt/
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/wʌn noʊt/
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________c________h________a________r________a________c________t________e________r________ ________w________h________o________ ________l________a________c________k________s________ ________d________e________p________t________h________ ________o________r________ ________c________o________m________p________l________e________x________i________t________y________,________ ________o________f________t________e________n________ ________p________o________r________t________r________a________y________e________d________ ________a________s________ ________h________a________v________i________n________g________ ________o________n________l________y________ ________o________n________e________ ________c________h________a________r________a________c________t________e________r________i________s________t________i________c________ ________o________r________ ________t________r________a________i________t________.________
/rɪˈleɪt/
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/rɪˈleɪt/
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________e________s________t________a________b________l________i________s________h________ ________a________ ________c________o________n________n________e________c________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________r________e________l________a________t________i________o________n________s________h________i________p________ ________b________e________t________w________e________e________n________ ________t________w________o________ ________o________r________ ________m________o________r________e________ ________t________h________i________n________g________s________ ________o________r________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________.________
/hɛr daɪ/
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/hɛr daɪ/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________s________u________b________s________t________a________n________c________e________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________c________h________a________n________g________e________ ________t________h________e________ ________c________o________l________o________r________ ________o________f________ ________h________a________i________r________.________
/kætʃ ʌp/
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/kætʃ ʌp/
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________T________o________ ________g________e________t________ ________t________h________e________ ________n________e________w________s________ ________y________o________u________'________v________e________ ________m________i________s________s________e________d________
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________c________a________u________s________e________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________t________o________ ________r________e________m________e________m________b________e________r________ ________o________r________ ________e________x________p________e________r________i________e________n________c________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________t________h________e________ ________p________a________s________t________.________
/stɪŋz/
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/stɪŋz/
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Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________c________a________u________s________e________ ________a________ ________s________h________a________r________p________,________ ________s________u________d________d________e________n________ ________p________a________i________n________ ________o________r________ ________d________i________s________c________o________m________f________o________r________t________
/dɪˈmɛnʃən/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________m________e________a________s________u________r________a________b________l________e________ ________e________x________t________e________n________t________ ________o________r________ ________s________i________z________e________.________
/ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ/
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/ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________d________i________f________f________i________c________u________l________t________;________ ________r________e________q________u________i________r________i________n________g________ ________e________f________f________o________r________t________ ________o________r________ ________s________k________i________l________l________
siblings
/ˈsɪblɪŋz/
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/ˈsɪblɪŋz/
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(noun) A person's brothers and sisters.
Example
She has two siblings, a brother and a sister.
guac
/ɡwɑk/
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Guac is a shortened form of the word 'guacamole', which refers to a Mexican dip made from mashed avocado, usually mixed with lime juice, onions, tomatoes, and seasonings.
Example
I love to eat guac with tortilla chips.
/diːl/
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/diːl/
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________A________n________ ________e________v________e________n________t________ ________o________r________ ________s________i________t________u________a________t________i________o________n________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________c________o________n________s________i________d________e________r________e________d________ ________i________m________p________o________r________t________a________n________t________ ________o________r________ ________s________i________g________n________i________f________i________c________a________n________t________.________
/tɜːrm/
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/tɜːrm/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________w________o________r________d________ ________o________r________ ________p________h________r________a________s________e________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________d________e________s________c________r________i________b________e________ ________o________r________ ________i________d________e________n________t________i________f________y________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
/treɪts/
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/treɪts/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________d________i________s________t________i________n________g________u________i________s________h________i________n________g________ ________q________u________a________l________i________t________i________e________s________ ________o________r________ ________c________h________a________r________a________c________t________e________r________i________s________t________i________c________s________ ________o________f________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________t________h________i________n________g________
/ˌɪntərˈækt/
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/ˌɪntərˈækt/
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________c________o________m________m________u________n________i________c________a________t________e________ ________o________r________ ________w________o________r________k________ ________t________o________g________e________t________h________e________r________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________o________t________h________e________r________s________.________
/ˈɪmprəvaɪz/
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________c________r________e________a________t________e________ ________o________r________ ________p________e________r________f________o________r________m________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________s________p________o________n________t________a________n________e________o________u________s________l________y________ ________w________i________t________h________o________u________t________ ________p________r________e________p________a________r________a________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________p________l________a________n________n________i________n________g________.________
Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________h________a________v________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________s________t________r________o________n________g________ ________a________f________f________e________c________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________l________i________k________i________n________g________ ________f________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
emotional arc
/ɪˈməʊʃ(ə)n(ə)l ɑːk/
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/ɪˈməʊʃ(ə)n(ə)l ɑːk/
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(noun) The emotional journey or progression of a character or person throughout a story or experience.
Example
The emotional arc of the main character in the novel shows her transformation from a shy introvert to a confident leader.
/spɒt ɒn/
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/spɒt ɒn/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________E________x________a________c________t________l________y________ ________c________o________r________r________e________c________t________ ________o________r________ ________a________c________c________u________r________a________t________e________
Fret not
/frɛt nɑt/
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/frɛt nɑt/
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(phrase) Do not worry or be anxious
Example
Fret not, everything will be fine.
/snɪər/
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/snɪər/
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Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________t________a________l________k________ ________a________b________o________u________t________ ________o________r________ ________l________o________o________k________ ________a________t________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________i________n________ ________a________n________ ________u________n________k________i________n________d________ ________w________a________y________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________s________h________o________w________s________ ________y________o________u________ ________d________o________ ________n________o________t________ ________r________e________s________p________e________c________t________ ________o________r________ ________a________p________p________r________o________v________e________ ________o________f________ ________t________h________e________m________
switch it up
/swɪtʃ ɪt ʌp/
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(phrase) To change or vary something, especially one's approach or strategy.
Example
In order to keep the audience engaged, the speaker decided to switch it up and use humor in his presentation.
/ˈrɛsɪpiːz/
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/ˈrɛsɪpiːz/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________s________e________t________ ________o________f________ ________i________n________s________t________r________u________c________t________i________o________n________s________ ________f________o________r________ ________p________r________e________p________a________r________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________p________a________r________t________i________c________u________l________a________r________ ________d________i________s________h________ ________o________r________ ________d________r________i________n________k________.________
/ˈhʌmbəl/
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/ˈhʌmbəl/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________h________a________v________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________s________h________o________w________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________m________o________d________e________s________t________ ________o________r________ ________l________o________w________ ________e________s________t________i________m________a________t________e________ ________o________f________ ________o________n________e________'________s________ ________o________w________n________ ________i________m________p________o________r________t________a________n________c________e________
/ˈriːsɛs/
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/ˈriːsɛs/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________i________o________d________ ________o________f________ ________t________i________m________e________ ________d________u________r________i________n________g________ ________t________h________e________ ________s________c________h________o________o________l________ ________d________a________y________ ________w________h________e________n________ ________s________t________u________d________e________n________t________s________ ________h________a________v________e________ ________a________ ________b________r________e________a________k________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________c________l________a________s________s________e________s________ ________a________n________d________ ________c________a________n________ ________p________l________a________y________ ________o________r________ ________r________e________l________a________x________
/ræŋk/
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/ræŋk/
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________g________i________v________e________ ________a________ ________p________o________s________i________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________l________e________v________e________l________ ________t________o________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________b________a________s________e________d________ ________o________n________ ________t________h________e________i________r________ ________q________u________a________l________i________t________y________,________ ________i________m________p________o________r________t________a________n________c________e________,________ ________o________r________ ________p________e________r________f________o________r________m________a________n________c________e________.________
/ˈdraɪvɪŋ fɔːrs/
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/ˈdraɪvɪŋ fɔːrs/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________m________a________i________n________ ________f________a________c________t________o________r________ ________o________r________ ________m________o________t________i________v________a________t________i________o________n________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________c________a________u________s________e________s________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________h________a________p________p________e________n________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________o________g________r________e________s________s________.________
/pɪˈkjuːliər/
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/pɪˈkjuːliər/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________s________t________r________a________n________g________e________ ________o________r________ ________u________n________u________s________u________a________l________;________ ________o________d________d________;________ ________e________c________c________e________n________t________r________i________c________
/nɒˈstælʤɪk/
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/nɒˈstælʤɪk/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________a________ ________f________e________e________l________i________n________g________ ________o________f________ ________l________o________n________g________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________a________f________f________e________c________t________i________o________n________ ________f________o________r________ ________t________h________e________ ________p________a________s________t________
growing up
/ˈɡroʊɪŋ ʌp/
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/ˈɡroʊɪŋ ʌp/
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(noun phrase) The process of maturing and developing from childhood to adulthood.
representation
/ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
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(noun) the act of portraying or depicting something
Example
The artist's representation of the sunset was breathtaking.
single-minded
/ˌsɪŋɡəlˈmaɪndɪd/
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(adjective) Having or showing a clear and determined focus on one particular thing
Example
She was single-minded in her pursuit of success, never letting anything distract her.
discouraging
/dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
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/dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
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(adjective) causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; disheartening
Example
The constant criticism from her boss was discouraging.
entry point
Definition
(noun) A place or point at which one enters or begins something.
death trap
/dɛθ træp/
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A dangerous or potentially deadly situation or place.
Example
The abandoned building was a death trap, with crumbling walls and no emergency exits.
cast
Definition
a group of actors performing together in a play, film, or television show
Example
The cast worked on the movie for six weeks.
goosebumps
/ˈɡuːsbʌmps/
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a temporary roughness or small raised areas on a person's skin, typically caused by cold, fear, or excitement
Example
The scary movie gave me goosebumps.
oftentimes
/ˈɒf(ə)ntaɪmz/
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/ˈɒf(ə)ntaɪmz/
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Definition
(adverb) many times; frequently
Example
Oftentimes, I find myself lost in thought.
one note
/wʌn noʊt/
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/wʌn noʊt/
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Definition
(noun) A character who lacks depth or complexity, often portrayed as having only one characteristic or trait.
Example
The villain in the movie was one note, always angry and never showing any other emotions.
relate
/rɪˈleɪt/
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/rɪˈleɪt/
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Definition
(verb) To establish a connection or relationship between two or more things or people.
Example
She found it easy to relate to people from different cultures.
hair dye
/hɛr daɪ/
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/hɛr daɪ/
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Definition
(noun) A substance used to change the color of hair.
Example
She bought a box of blonde hair dye to lighten her hair.
catch up
/kætʃ ʌp/
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/kætʃ ʌp/
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Definition
To get the news you've missed
Example
I need to catch up with my colleagues on what I've missed.
brings back
Definition
(verb) To cause someone to remember or experience something from the past.
Example
Seeing you with this uniform brings back memories of my time in the military.
stings
/stɪŋz/
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/stɪŋz/
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Definition
(verb) to cause a sharp, sudden pain or discomfort
Example
It stings when you talk to me like that.
dimension
/dɪˈmɛnʃən/
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Definition
(noun) A measurable extent or size.
Example
The character had no dimension so I didn't care about her.
challenging
/ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ/
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/ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ/
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Definition
(adjective) difficult; requiring effort or skill
Example
The math problem was challenging, but I managed to solve it.
siblings
/ˈsɪblɪŋz/
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/ˈsɪblɪŋz/
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Definition
(noun) A person's brothers and sisters.
Example
She has two siblings, a brother and a sister.
guac
/ɡwɑk/
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Definition
Guac is a shortened form of the word 'guacamole', which refers to a Mexican dip made from mashed avocado, usually mixed with lime juice, onions, tomatoes, and seasonings.
Example
I love to eat guac with tortilla chips.
deal
/diːl/
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/diːl/
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Definition
An event or situation that is considered important or significant.
Example
Winning the championship was a huge deal for the team.
term
/tɜːrm/
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/tɜːrm/
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Definition
(noun) a word or phrase used to describe or identify something
Example
In the field of biology, the term 'ecosystem' refers to a community of organisms and their environment.
traits
/treɪts/
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/treɪts/
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Definition
(noun) distinguishing qualities or characteristics of a person or thing
Example
Her intelligence and creativity are traits that make her a great artist.
interact
/ˌɪntərˈækt/
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/ˌɪntərˈækt/
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Definition
(verb) To communicate or work together with others.
Example
In group projects, it is important to interact effectively with your team members.
improvise
/ˈɪmprəvaɪz/
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Definition
(verb) To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation or planning.
Example
She had to improvise a speech when her notes were lost.
fondest
Definition
(adjective) having a strong affection or liking for someone or something
Example
My fondest memory is when I went on a road trip with my best friends.
emotional arc
/ɪˈməʊʃ(ə)n(ə)l ɑːk/
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/ɪˈməʊʃ(ə)n(ə)l ɑːk/
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Definition
(noun) The emotional journey or progression of a character or person throughout a story or experience.
Example
The emotional arc of the main character in the novel shows her transformation from a shy introvert to a confident leader.
spot on
/spɒt ɒn/
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/spɒt ɒn/
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Definition
(adjective) Exactly correct or accurate
Example
His prediction about the outcome of the game was spot on.
Fret not
/frɛt nɑt/
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/frɛt nɑt/
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Definition
(phrase) Do not worry or be anxious
Example
Fret not, everything will be fine.
sneer
/snɪər/
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/snɪər/
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Definition
(verb) To talk about or look at someone or something in an unkind way that shows you do not respect or approve of them
Example
She sneered at his attempt to impress her.
switch it up
/swɪtʃ ɪt ʌp/
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Definition
(phrase) To change or vary something, especially one's approach or strategy.
Example
In order to keep the audience engaged, the speaker decided to switch it up and use humor in his presentation.
recipes
/ˈrɛsɪpiːz/
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/ˈrɛsɪpiːz/
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Definition
(noun) A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish or drink.
Example
I found a great recipe for chocolate chip cookies online.
humble
/ˈhʌmbəl/
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/ˈhʌmbəl/
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Definition
(adjective) having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance
Example
He remained humble despite his success.
recess
/ˈriːsɛs/
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/ˈriːsɛs/
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Definition
(noun) a period of time during the school day when students have a break from classes and can play or relax
Example
During recess, all of us would kind of line up to play kickball.
rank
/ræŋk/
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/ræŋk/
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Definition
(verb) To give a position or level to someone or something based on their quality, importance, or performance.
Example
The manager ranked him as the top performer in the company.
driving force
/ˈdraɪvɪŋ fɔːrs/
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/ˈdraɪvɪŋ fɔːrs/
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Definition
(noun) The main factor or motivation that causes something to happen or progress.
Example
Education is often seen as a driving force for social change.
peculiar
/pɪˈkjuːliər/
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/pɪˈkjuːliər/
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Definition
(adjective) strange or unusual; odd; eccentric
Example
His taste in music is quite peculiar.
nostalgic
/nɒˈstælʤɪk/
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/nɒˈstælʤɪk/
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Definition
(adjective) a feeling of longing or affection for the past
Example
She felt nostalgic when she found her childhood photo album.
growing up
/ˈɡroʊɪŋ ʌp/
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/ˈɡroʊɪŋ ʌp/
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Definition
(noun phrase) The process of maturing and developing from childhood to adulthood.
representation
/ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) the act of portraying or depicting something
Example
The artist's representation of the sunset was breathtaking.
single-minded
/ˌsɪŋɡəlˈmaɪndɪd/
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Definition
(adjective) Having or showing a clear and determined focus on one particular thing
Example
She was single-minded in her pursuit of success, never letting anything distract her.
discouraging
/dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
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/dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
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Definition
(adjective) causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; disheartening
Example
The constant criticism from her boss was discouraging.
entry point
Definition
(noun) A place or point at which one enters or begins something.
death trap
/dɛθ træp/
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Definition
A dangerous or potentially deadly situation or place.
Example
The abandoned building was a death trap, with crumbling walls and no emergency exits.
cast
Definition
a group of actors performing together in a play, film, or television show
Example
The cast worked on the movie for six weeks.
goosebumps
/ˈɡuːsbʌmps/
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Definition
a temporary roughness or small raised areas on a person's skin, typically caused by cold, fear, or excitement
Example
The scary movie gave me goosebumps.
oftentimes
/ˈɒf(ə)ntaɪmz/
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/ˈɒf(ə)ntaɪmz/
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Definition
(adverb) many times; frequently
Example
Oftentimes, I find myself lost in thought.
one note
/wʌn noʊt/
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/wʌn noʊt/
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Definition
(noun) A character who lacks depth or complexity, often portrayed as having only one characteristic or trait.
Example
The villain in the movie was one note, always angry and never showing any other emotions.
relate
/rɪˈleɪt/
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/rɪˈleɪt/
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Definition
(verb) To establish a connection or relationship between two or more things or people.
Example
She found it easy to relate to people from different cultures.
hair dye
/hɛr daɪ/
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/hɛr daɪ/
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Definition
(noun) A substance used to change the color of hair.
Example
She bought a box of blonde hair dye to lighten her hair.
catch up
/kætʃ ʌp/
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/kætʃ ʌp/
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Definition
To get the news you've missed
Example
I need to catch up with my colleagues on what I've missed.
brings back
Definition
(verb) To cause someone to remember or experience something from the past.
Example
Seeing you with this uniform brings back memories of my time in the military.
stings
/stɪŋz/
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/stɪŋz/
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Definition
(verb) to cause a sharp, sudden pain or discomfort
Example
It stings when you talk to me like that.
dimension
/dɪˈmɛnʃən/
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Definition
(noun) A measurable extent or size.
Example
The character had no dimension so I didn't care about her.
challenging
/ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ/
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/ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ/
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Definition
(adjective) difficult; requiring effort or skill
Example
The math problem was challenging, but I managed to solve it.
siblings
/ˈsɪblɪŋz/
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/ˈsɪblɪŋz/
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Definition
(noun) A person's brothers and sisters.
Example
She has two siblings, a brother and a sister.
guac
/ɡwɑk/
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Definition
Guac is a shortened form of the word 'guacamole', which refers to a Mexican dip made from mashed avocado, usually mixed with lime juice, onions, tomatoes, and seasonings.
Example
I love to eat guac with tortilla chips.
deal
/diːl/
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/diːl/
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Definition
An event or situation that is considered important or significant.
Example
Winning the championship was a huge deal for the team.
term
/tɜːrm/
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/tɜːrm/
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Definition
(noun) a word or phrase used to describe or identify something
Example
In the field of biology, the term 'ecosystem' refers to a community of organisms and their environment.
traits
/treɪts/
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/treɪts/
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Definition
(noun) distinguishing qualities or characteristics of a person or thing
Example
Her intelligence and creativity are traits that make her a great artist.
interact
/ˌɪntərˈækt/
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/ˌɪntərˈækt/
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Definition
(verb) To communicate or work together with others.
Example
In group projects, it is important to interact effectively with your team members.
improvise
/ˈɪmprəvaɪz/
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Definition
(verb) To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation or planning.
Example
She had to improvise a speech when her notes were lost.
fondest
Definition
(adjective) having a strong affection or liking for someone or something
Example
My fondest memory is when I went on a road trip with my best friends.
emotional arc
/ɪˈməʊʃ(ə)n(ə)l ɑːk/
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/ɪˈməʊʃ(ə)n(ə)l ɑːk/
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Definition
(noun) The emotional journey or progression of a character or person throughout a story or experience.
Example
The emotional arc of the main character in the novel shows her transformation from a shy introvert to a confident leader.
spot on
/spɒt ɒn/
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/spɒt ɒn/
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Definition
(adjective) Exactly correct or accurate
Example
His prediction about the outcome of the game was spot on.
Fret not
/frɛt nɑt/
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/frɛt nɑt/
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Definition
(phrase) Do not worry or be anxious
Example
Fret not, everything will be fine.
sneer
/snɪər/
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/snɪər/
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Definition
(verb) To talk about or look at someone or something in an unkind way that shows you do not respect or approve of them
Example
She sneered at his attempt to impress her.
switch it up
/swɪtʃ ɪt ʌp/
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Definition
(phrase) To change or vary something, especially one's approach or strategy.
Example
In order to keep the audience engaged, the speaker decided to switch it up and use humor in his presentation.
recipes
/ˈrɛsɪpiːz/
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/ˈrɛsɪpiːz/
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Definition
(noun) A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish or drink.
Example
I found a great recipe for chocolate chip cookies online.
humble
/ˈhʌmbəl/
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/ˈhʌmbəl/
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Definition
(adjective) having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance
Example
He remained humble despite his success.
recess
/ˈriːsɛs/
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/ˈriːsɛs/
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Definition
(noun) a period of time during the school day when students have a break from classes and can play or relax
Example
During recess, all of us would kind of line up to play kickball.
rank
/ræŋk/
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/ræŋk/
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Definition
(verb) To give a position or level to someone or something based on their quality, importance, or performance.
Example
The manager ranked him as the top performer in the company.
driving force
/ˈdraɪvɪŋ fɔːrs/
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/ˈdraɪvɪŋ fɔːrs/
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Definition
(noun) The main factor or motivation that causes something to happen or progress.
Example
Education is often seen as a driving force for social change.
peculiar
/pɪˈkjuːliər/
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/pɪˈkjuːliər/
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Definition
(adjective) strange or unusual; odd; eccentric
Example
His taste in music is quite peculiar.
nostalgic
/nɒˈstælʤɪk/
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/nɒˈstælʤɪk/
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Definition
(adjective) a feeling of longing or affection for the past
Example
She felt nostalgic when she found her childhood photo album.
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rank
/ræŋk/
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/ræŋk/
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Definition
(verb) To give a position or level to someone or something based on their quality, importance, or performance.
Example
The manager ranked him as the top performer in the company.
single-minded
/ˌsɪŋɡəlˈmaɪndɪd/
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Definition
(adjective) Having or showing a clear and determined focus on one particular thing
Example
She was single-minded in her pursuit of success, never letting anything distract her.
peculiar
/pɪˈkjuːliər/
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/pɪˈkjuːliər/
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Definition
(adjective) strange or unusual; odd; eccentric
Example
His taste in music is quite peculiar.
term
/tɜːrm/
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/tɜːrm/
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Definition
(noun) a word or phrase used to describe or identify something
Example
In the field of biology, the term 'ecosystem' refers to a community of organisms and their environment.
challenging
/ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ/
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/ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ/
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Definition
(adjective) difficult; requiring effort or skill
Example
The math problem was challenging, but I managed to solve it.
dimension
/dɪˈmɛnʃən/
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Definition
(noun) A measurable extent or size.
Example
The character had no dimension so I didn't care about her.
recess
/ˈriːsɛs/
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/ˈriːsɛs/
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Definition
(noun) a period of time during the school day when students have a break from classes and can play or relax
Example
During recess, all of us would kind of line up to play kickball.
discouraging
/dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
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/dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
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Definition
(adjective) causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; disheartening
Example
The constant criticism from her boss was discouraging.
recipes
/ˈrɛsɪpiːz/
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/ˈrɛsɪpiːz/
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Definition
(noun) A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish or drink.
Example
I found a great recipe for chocolate chip cookies online.
interact
/ˌɪntərˈækt/
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/ˌɪntərˈækt/
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Definition
(verb) To communicate or work together with others.
Example
In group projects, it is important to interact effectively with your team members.
humble
/ˈhʌmbəl/
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/ˈhʌmbəl/
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Definition
(adjective) having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance
Example
He remained humble despite his success.
death trap
/dɛθ træp/
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Definition
A dangerous or potentially deadly situation or place.
Example
The abandoned building was a death trap, with crumbling walls and no emergency exits.
goosebumps
/ˈɡuːsbʌmps/
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Definition
a temporary roughness or small raised areas on a person's skin, typically caused by cold, fear, or excitement
Example
The scary movie gave me goosebumps.
traits
/treɪts/
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/treɪts/
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Definition
(noun) distinguishing qualities or characteristics of a person or thing
Example
Her intelligence and creativity are traits that make her a great artist.
stings
/stɪŋz/
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/stɪŋz/
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Definition
(verb) to cause a sharp, sudden pain or discomfort
Example
It stings when you talk to me like that.
driving force
/ˈdraɪvɪŋ fɔːrs/
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/ˈdraɪvɪŋ fɔːrs/
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Definition
(noun) The main factor or motivation that causes something to happen or progress.
Example
Education is often seen as a driving force for social change.
relate
/rɪˈleɪt/
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/rɪˈleɪt/
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Definition
(verb) To establish a connection or relationship between two or more things or people.
Example
She found it easy to relate to people from different cultures.
spot on
/spɒt ɒn/
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/spɒt ɒn/
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Definition
(adjective) Exactly correct or accurate
Example
His prediction about the outcome of the game was spot on.
nostalgic
/nɒˈstælʤɪk/
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/nɒˈstælʤɪk/
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Definition
(adjective) a feeling of longing or affection for the past
Example
She felt nostalgic when she found her childhood photo album.
sneer
/snɪər/
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/snɪər/
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Definition
(verb) To talk about or look at someone or something in an unkind way that shows you do not respect or approve of them
Example
She sneered at his attempt to impress her.
catch up
/kætʃ ʌp/
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/kætʃ ʌp/
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Definition
To get the news you've missed
Example
I need to catch up with my colleagues on what I've missed.
cast
Definition
a group of actors performing together in a play, film, or television show
Example
The cast worked on the movie for six weeks.
entry point
Definition
(noun) A place or point at which one enters or begins something.
deal
/diːl/
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/diːl/
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Definition
An event or situation that is considered important or significant.
Example
Winning the championship was a huge deal for the team.
oftentimes
/ˈɒf(ə)ntaɪmz/
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/ˈɒf(ə)ntaɪmz/
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Definition
(adverb) many times; frequently
Example
Oftentimes, I find myself lost in thought.
brings back
Definition
(verb) To cause someone to remember or experience something from the past.
Example
Seeing you with this uniform brings back memories of my time in the military.
representation
/ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) the act of portraying or depicting something
Example
The artist's representation of the sunset was breathtaking.
one note
/wʌn noʊt/
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/wʌn noʊt/
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Definition
(noun) A character who lacks depth or complexity, often portrayed as having only one characteristic or trait.
Example
The villain in the movie was one note, always angry and never showing any other emotions.
improvise
/ˈɪmprəvaɪz/
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Definition
(verb) To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation or planning.
Example
She had to improvise a speech when her notes were lost.
fondest
Definition
(adjective) having a strong affection or liking for someone or something
Example
My fondest memory is when I went on a road trip with my best friends.
hair dye
/hɛr daɪ/
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/hɛr daɪ/
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Definition
(noun) A substance used to change the color of hair.
Example
She bought a box of blonde hair dye to lighten her hair.
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